By Dietitian – Nutritionist Andria Mariou Olive Oil & Nutritional genomics. The future of disease treatment? Consumption of extra virgin olive oil has a beneficial effect on human health, in particular for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Extra virgin olive oil is a must food of the mediterranean diet. As evidenced by…
By Dietitian – Nutritionist Nadia Anagnosti Bio Early harvest oil: why a spoonful every day? Olive oil is a staple in the Mediterranean diet, which is inextricably linked to health and long life. The beneficial action of olive oil is attributed to its high content of monounsaturated fats as well as to polyphenols, substances with…
Cretanthos – Why Organic Farming? Do you know that organic farming can play a leading role in shaping a “green” future for our planet? How; 🍚 Contributes to the production of a sufficient amount of healthy food 🌍Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions 🌱Helps save soil 🦋Enhances the biodiversity of wild flora and fauna 👉Cretanthos…
By Dietitian – Nutritionist Dimitra Karagianni Extra Virgin Olive oil and its healing properties Extra Virgin Olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean Diet, a model of proper and hygiene nutrition and longevity factor. The beneficial properties of olive oil lie in its organoleptic characteristics and its nutritional composition. The importance of olive oil…
By Dietitian – Nutritionist Eliana Evangelou Extra Virgin Olive oil: Mistakes in its use that undermine its nutritional value Extra Virgin Olive oil is one of the first fats used by the peoples of the Mediterranean in their diet as well as in medicine and cosmetology. The contribution of olive oil to the prevention of…
The nutritional value of the early harvest olive oil & why i must choose it What is the EARLY HARVEST olive oil? Why it is superior in comparison with the ordinary extra virgin olive oil? What makes the early harvest olive oil special is the fact that both the greens are unripe olives as well…
6 International Awards for Cretanthos in 2021 This year closes with neither 1 nor 2 but with 6 quality distinctions for Cretanthos products! 👉4 Global and 2 National 👈These awards are dedicated to our partners and our invisible heroes, to the people of our team who support us so many years. They work hard and…
Mediterranean Diet & Diabetes By Fotini Mavropoulou Dietitian – Nutritionist (BSc) What is Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease characterized by high levels blood glucose (sugar). In diabetes, the body produces less or no insulin or uses insulin ineffectively. Increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and metabolic disorders of glucose occurs either as a result…
Cretanthos Estate Olive Oil Tasting The weather is softening and our estate is opening its doors again. In Angeliana, Mylopotamos, a village in Rethymno, Crete, we have created a space that can offer you unique experiences. To introduce you to the secrets of olive oil, olive culture and Cretan culture. Here, in nature, the rhythms…
Good fats and their role in our diet Despina Palamas Clinical Dietitian / Nutritionist Fat is one of the main constituents of macronutrients. One gram of fat yields 9kcal, making it the most energy-intensive ingredient in the diet. Carbohydrates and proteins from 4 calories per gram. Unsaturated fatty acids Good fats are called unsaturated fats…